What to Expect
At Tesla, the Wastewater Treatment Operator will be a key member of small team tasked with maintaining 24/7 uptime and regulatory compliance for a critical utility. The Tesla WWTP is a chemical/mechanical process for removing suspended solids (grit, sand, metal particles, etc.), oils, and dissolved metals (zinc, cadmium, etc.) from the wastewater as a pretreatment process prior to discharging the finished water to the municipal collection system in compliance with Tesla’s discharge permit. A successful WWTP operator is will be given significant responsibility and autonomy in the overall process of collecting, analyzing, treating, and discharging process wastewater (no domestic/sanitary wastewater)and will play an important role in our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You’ll Do
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Operate all wastewater treatment systems and monitor performance via both SCADA and field observations
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Collect wastewater samples and prepare for analysis
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Analyze wastewater samples in a laboratory setting that involves use of precision instruments and handling corrosive reagents using the correct PPE
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Inspect, troubleshoot, clean, maintain and repair equipment and systems involved in the wastewater treatment processes to include instruments, pumps, valves, chemical dosing systems, sludge presses and blowers
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Remove, replace, clean and calibrate field sensors (example: pH sensors)
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Handle various wastewater treatment chemicals (including [TL1] [BH2] acids and bases) using appropriate PPE
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Check chemical inventories and ensure supervisor is aware of any potential shortages
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Confined space entry using proper procedures and equipment
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Operate a forklift or telehandler
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Disassemble, remove, and/or demolish equipment as directed
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Change out chemical drums or totes and assist drivers with bulk truck unloading
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Use a computer to enter data accurately and on time and maintain records
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Understand and adhere to discharge permit requirements
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Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates
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Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
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Ability to work up to 12.5 hours a day, several days a week and open to
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schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight and/or weekends as needed
What You’ll Bring
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Previous experience as a Wastewater Treatment Operator preferred
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Experience working within a manufacturing environment or related industry
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Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with common hand and power tools
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Computer skills strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs)
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Verbal and written communication skills (able to understand and record maintenance procedures, shift pass downs,
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etc.)
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Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
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Frequently/repeatedly required to stand and walk for periods of time
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Ability to use use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects
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Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, half-kneel, squat, crouch, twist or crawl
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Frequently lift and carry 50 pounds
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Push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds and 30% climbing stairs
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Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments onsite. Approximately 60% outdoors in all weather / all seasons
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Potential to come in contact with non-hazardous process fluids (wastewater, precipitated wet sludge, dried sludge, lubricant oils and greases)
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Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE): safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, chemical approved face shields, gloves and aprons
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Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
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Must have professional working proficiency of the English language, both written and verbal
